Primary Care Coder

United Health Services; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Primary Care Coder to accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and modifiers to patient records across outpatient and clinical settings. The Coding Specialist supports coding for internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, hospitalist services, walk-in clinics, specialty E/M, and ED encounters with emphasis on accurate documentation and timely coding.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of medical billing or coding

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 1 year relative medical billing or coding experience.
• Associates Degree in HIT with RHIT or CPC, CCA, CCS-P or CCS certification preferred.
• 3 years of medical coding/billing experience preferred.
• CPT and ICD-10 coding knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-10 diagnosis, CPT procedure, and HCPCS codes, including appropriate modifiers, in accordance with payer requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
• Review clinical documentation to ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reimbursement guidelines.
• Enter and validate professional and technical charges based on medical record documentation and established departmental procedures.
• Monitor and resolve coding-related work queues, claim edits, and billing exceptions in a timely manner to support clean claim submission.
• Query physicians and other healthcare providers to clarify incomplete, ambiguous, or conflicting documentation necessary for accurate code assignment.
• Abstract and document pertinent patient and encounter information from medical records using designated coding and billing software applications.
• Maintain established productivity, quality, and accuracy standards while identifying and escalating coding concerns to leadership as appropriate.
• Stay current with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and regulatory coding requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality, release of information, medical record amendment, and other medico-legal policies in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Uphold the AHIMA and AAPC Standards of Ethical Coding while completing required continuing education activities and maintaining applicable coding certifications.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Modifier codes understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in HIT with RHIT or CPC, CCA, CCS-P or CCS certification

Job description

Position Overview

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Primary Care Coder to accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and applicable modifier codes to patient health information across a variety of outpatient and clinical practice settings. This role supports coding activities for internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, hospitalist services, walk-in clinics, specialty practice evaluation and management services, and emergency department encounters. The Coding Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring accurate documentation, data retrieval, claim processing, and reimbursement.

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Primary Care Coder to accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and applicable modifier codes to patient health information across a variety of outpatient and clinical practice settings. This role supports coding activities for internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, hospitalist services, walk-in clinics, specialty practice evaluation and management services, and emergency department encounters. The Coding Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring accurate documentation, data retrieval, claim processing, and reimbursement. The ideal candidate will maintain a strong understanding of coding and reimbursement guidelines while consistently producing accurate code assignments with minimal errors. This position requires attention to detail, knowledge of regulatory requirements, and a commitment to supporting compliance, revenue integrity, and high-quality patient care through precise and timely coding practices.

Primary Department, Division, Or Unit

Coding and Reimbursement, UHS Revenue Cycle Operations

Primary Work Shift

Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation Range

per hour, depending on experience

Job Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-10 diagnosis, CPT procedure, and HCPCS codes, including appropriate modifiers, in accordance with payer requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
• Review clinical documentation to ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reimbursement guidelines.
• Enter and validate professional and technical charges based on medical record documentation and established departmental procedures.
• Monitor and resolve coding-related work queues, claim edits, and billing exceptions in a timely manner to support clean claim submission.
• Query physicians and other healthcare providers to clarify incomplete, ambiguous, or conflicting documentation necessary for accurate code assignment.
• Abstract and document pertinent patient and encounter information from medical records using designated coding and billing software applications.
• Maintain established productivity, quality, and accuracy standards while identifying and escalating coding concerns to leadership as appropriate.
• Stay current with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and regulatory coding requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality, release of information, medical record amendment, and other medico-legal policies in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Uphold the AHIMA and AAPC Standards of Ethical Coding while completing required continuing education activities and maintaining applicable coding certifications.

Minimum

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1 year relative medical billing or coding experience

Preferred

• Associates Degree in HIT with RHIT or CPC, CCA, CCS-P or CCS certification.
• 3 years of medical coding/billing experiences
• CPT and ICD-10 coding knowledge.
• Ability to read and understand explanation of benefits and ANSI/remark codes.

Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection

We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family

We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security

From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long‑term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You

With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home

Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close‑knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long‑term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.